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Residents press council on stormwater repairs and warn losing Popeye's could reflect broader development challenges

Reedsville City Council · February 10, 2026

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Summary

During public comment residents raised a stormwater repair dispute involving a private property and urged the city to assume responsibility or seek state assistance; business and development stakeholders urged the council to reduce regulatory barriers. A council member said a Popeye's franchise would not proceed; staff later reported a different owner contact saying the project remained active — the two accounts conflict in the record.

Several residents used the public‑comment period on Feb. 10 to press the council on recurring stormwater and infrastructure issues and broader obstacles to development in Reedsville.

Ross Apple described an ongoing stormwater problem at a property on Country Lane and said a prior staff meeting ended in disagreement over who is responsible for repairs; he urged the city to accept responsibility or seek state funding, noting a recent example in Madison. City staff and council members responded that the code of ordinances and existing public‑works practices require easements and that the issue is not always straightforward, recommending legal review and clarification of statutory responsibilities.

Multiple speakers representing businesses and developers urged the council to reexamine local regulations that they said create red tape and deter investment. One business owner and other speakers proposed forming a small committee to review developer concerns, UDO elements and communication between staff and the development community.

A dispute arose over a proposed Popeye's restaurant. Council member Martin said he had a text message and other contacts indicating the Carrupa group would not proceed with the Reedsville location and that the site would be put up for sale; city staff reported contacting the listed owner, who said the project was still planned and that a spring groundbreaking was anticipated. Staff later said they had received a different message from the developer. The two accounts differ; Martin said he would share his contact and asked for a stakeholder roundtable on how to attract and retain businesses. Council members encouraged staff to continue outreach to prospective developers and recommended convening stakeholders to identify barriers.